What are Complex Carbohydrates?
A complex carbohydrate is a type of carbohydrate.
Complex carbohydrates contain three or more molecules of sugar. (4)
Complex carbohydrates are sometimes referred to as ‘good carbs’. (1)
Complex carbohydrates are molecules of sugar strung together in a long complex chain. (2)
What does a complex carbohydrate do?
When eaten, a complex carbohydrate is converted into glucose in the body. (2)
What do complex carbohydrates contain?
amylose (5)
amylopectin (5)
What are Types of Complex Carbohydrates?
starch (2)
fiber (2)
polysaccharide (3)
beta-glucan (2)
Lentinan
sizofiran
zymosan
cellulose
chitin
chitosan
dextrin/dextran
fructose
fructan
inulin
galactose
galactan
glucose
glucan (glycogen)
hemicellulose
levan beta 2>6
lignin
mannan
pectin
amylopectin amylose
xanthan gum
What foods contain complex carbohydrates?
beans (2)
peas
some vegetables
some whole grains (2)
Resources
1. https://www.verywellfit.com/what-are-simple-carbohydrates-2506880
2. https://byjus.com/chemistry/complex-carbohydrates/
3. https://assignmentpoint.com/polysaccharide-a-complex-carbohydrate/
4. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/simple-sugars#definition
5. https://www.livestrong.com/article/501985-types-of-starch/
